* PENDING 3/14 * SMALL Mid-century adobe single-family home in historic Las Cruces district - 10 minutes from NMSU by car - Available unfurnished or furnished. Details: -house: 840 sq. ft. -house plus yard: 4,240 sq. ft. -One larger bedroom 9'x12' -Two small bedrooms (that would also be easy to use as an office, studio, gym, etc.) 7'x9'. -Large living room/library 20'x12' -Kitchen (gas stove, large fridge/freezer work well, water heater is recently installed) -Bath elements are old, but underlying plumbing is brand new. -Laundry room: on site (functional but a bit quirky details at walkthrough) -Off-street parking for 1-2 vehicles (unpaved) -Front porch -Large gated backyard with hammock, pergola/social area, clothesline, bird feeder, bug-zappers, and room for creatures to play. Gardening experiments are welcome. -Pet-friendly. Vaccination/records (pet addendum) required. -Pleasant neighbors -Strong wi-fi -Security: locked gate to backyard, programmable combination lock on front door, doorbell camera, individual locks for bedroom doors. -Two ceiling fans, two window AC units (with room for more), portable evaporative cooler Terms: -Available: March 1, 2026 -Rent: $1,200/month + utilities (gas, electric, internet) -Lease term: negotiable; preferred 12 months. After a year of good tenancy, open (by mutual agreement) to month-to-month. -Security deposit: $1,200 (due at lease signing) -First month's rent due at move-in. -Renter's insurance required. Vibe: -Quiet and respectful environment; graduate students welcome. I've been living in this house, so it's not "staged" like a rental; it's a space optimized for reflection, focused intellectual work, and calm. Furnishings: -I have a slight preference for renting furnished or partially furnished, at least at first. But this is negotiable; fully unfurnished is possible with some planning. Both sets of pictures are shown. Some of the available furnishings include: fifteen bookshelves, complete oxford english dictionary, three desks, dining/work/social table and chairs, couch, numerous reading chairs, kneeling chair, two office chairs, digital piano, music stands, numerous floor and table lamps, three desks, laptop stand/standing desk, wireless printer, power strips, two twin beds, one double bed, pillows and blankets, kitchen appliances, pots and pans, spice rack, trash and recycling binds, two humidifiers, outdoor tables and chairs, pet kennel, storage bins, etc. etc. Rules: -No smoking indoors (porch/backyard fine) Roommates: -Roommates are welcome. All adults (18+) must apply and be on the lease. One primary leaseholder handles communication and rent payment; everyone on the lease is jointly responsible. Additional adult roommates may be added later with prior written approval and a signed addendum. Inquiries: To inquire, please message me with - Brief personal/professional introduction - Furnishing preferences (fully/partially/zero) - Desired move-in date - Number of adult occupants - Pets (type/size) - Your email Application process: -Initial contact message / chat -If it looks like a good fit, submit a complete application packet. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once complete. -Thorough walkthrough and conversation, by invitation, after a preliminary approval of a complete application packet. -Final approval of complete application, lease-signing, move-in. If you'd like to prepare, here's what you'd submit with the application (for all adults who will live here): -Government issued photo ID -Proof of ability to pay (pay stubs, offer letter, stipend letter, bank statements, etc.) -Current/previous landlord references and contact info (or housing references) -Employment/contact verification (as applicable) -Pet info (if any), including proof of vaccinations/records Selection: If multiple applicants meet the published criteria, I select among qualified applicants using neutral factors such as: -completeness/timeliness of the application -verification results (references, rental history) -alignment with the available move in date -furnishing preferences. Please note that it is important to me that all communications be courteous and mutually respectful. Thank you for your interest. - John Terms: -Available: April 15, 2026 -Rent: $1,100/month + utilities (gas, electric, internet) -Lease term: negotiable; preferred 12 months. After a year of good tenancy, open (by mutual agreement) to month-to-month. -Security deposit: $1,100 (due at lease signing) -First month's rent due at move-in. -Renter's insurance required. Rules: -No smoking indoors (porch/backyard fine) -Roommates are welcome. All adults (18+) must apply and be on the lease. One primary leaseholder handles communication and rent payment; everyone on the lease is jointly responsible. Additional adult roommates may be added later with prior written approval and a signed addendum. Inquiries: To inquire, please message me with - Brief introduction - Furnishing preferences (fully/partially/zero) - Desired move-in date - Number of adult occupants - Pets (type/size) - Your email If you'd like to prepare, here's what you'd submit with the application (for all adults who will live here): -Government issued photo ID -Proof of ability to pay (pay stubs, offer letter, stipend letter, bank statements, etc.) -Current/previous landlord references and contact info (or housing references) -Employment/contact verification (as applicable) -Pet info (if any), including proof of vaccinations/records Selection: If multiple applicants meet the published criteria, I select among qualified applicants using neutral factors such as: -completeness/timeliness of the application -verification results (references, rental history) -alignment with the available move in date -furnishing preferences.
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